Macau: Is it Just for Gamblers?

MACAU: IS IT JUST FOR GAMBLERS?

I wasn't sure what I would find in Macau. This former Portuguese colony recently passed Las Vegas as the new gambling capital of the world and I was half expecting to be surrounded by casinos and nothing else. However, while the abundance of casinos may be true of the Cotai Strip, I found that there was still plenty of culture, local cuisine, and attractions to enjoy in the historic centre.

Macau is a foodie paradise and it is fair to say that I spent my entire first day trying every local dish I came across. One of my favourite meals was the Pork Chop Bun, or Piggy Bun. I found a local shop down a quiet back street near Senado Square serving these, and it was perhaps the best thing I ate during my entire time in Macau! The bun was soft and fresh out of the oven, while the pork was juicy, tender, and lightly salted to perfection. I still think of this meal today.

I also got to try some Macanese egg tarts, which I would later learn vary greatly from those I tasted during my food tour in Hong Kong. Apparently the egg tarts in Macau were inspired by the Portuguese recipe that emerged in Belem, while those found in Hong Kong are an adaptation of the English custard tart. Who knew?

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